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Which 1987 film by Zhang Yimou, his directorial debut, tells the story of a woman sold into an arranged marriage with a leprous winery owner in rural 1930s Shandong, and won the Golden Bear at Berlin?
Answer: Red Sorghum — Red Sorghum (Hong gaoliang) introduced Gong Li to international audiences and established the vivid colour palette—especially red—that became Zhang Yimou's signature.
- A Ju Dou
- B Raise the Red Lantern
- C Red Sorghum ✓
- D The Story of Qiu Ju
Red Sorghum (Hong gaoliang) introduced Gong Li to international audiences and established the vivid colour palette—especially red—that became Zhang Yimou's signature.